Method and apparatus for a wireless hearing aid antenna
US7256747B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 30, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2460/17
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
One aspect relates to a hearing aid having a housing with a face plate to which a handle is connected. Additionally, an at least partially coiled antenna is located proximal to the face plate. Another aspect relates to an apparatus comprised of a means for locating hearing aid components in a housing, a means for inserting and removing the hearing aid with a handle, a means for connecting the handle to the housing, and a means for integrating an antenna with the handle, wherein the antenna is located proximal to the housing. Another aspect relates to a method of making a hearing aid, including connecting an antenna to a handle and connecting the handle to the hearing aid, wherein the antenna is located proximate to the hearing aid housing.
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